Strayed A Shifted Series Novella

In the battle between good and evil, humans don't stand a chance on their own. But for every living soul, there is a Firn: a spirit assigned to guide and defend humans from demonic beings like the Aropfain. Earning a place in the fight requires several lifetimes of service, experience, and sacrifice. After her most recent life as a martyr in ancient Rome, Anaya is only one step from achieving that goal. If she succeeds, she might become the Firn with the most important mission: guiding the human who will save the world?or end it. But when Anaya is paired with the notoriously difficult Jordin, her chances of success dwindle. Jordin isn't like other souls. He's strong, volatile, and a prime target for the Aropfain. It isn't long before he falls for an Aropfain ploy that could jeopardize his chances of becoming a Firn and endanger the entire world. Only Anaya, as his partner, can save him. Will she succeed, or will she fail and take humanity with her?

His Stubborn Mate The Ward Wolf Pack Novella Series Book 2 Mason Ward has spent the last eleven years, learning to fly planes in the Alaskan wild, delivering supplies to those who lived off the grid and hikers looking for the thrill of going at it on their own. But, as a white wolf and a hunted shifter, he lives his life in solitude. Charlie Hines has applied to every place she can think of, looking for a job as a bush pilot. She knows the backcountry better than anyone else and has the resume to prove it. When she steps through the doors of Ward Air & Transportation, she knows she has found the place she belongs, but there’s one complication. Mason’s wolf wants nothing more than to tuck Charlie under his arm and run away with her, but the stubborn pilot won’t give in when she finally realizes his true nature. Word from the lower forty-eight has informed the humans about shifters, but she could care less what he is. In fact, she would rather fly planes and deliver supplies than allow him to touch her.

From American master Richard Ford, a memoir: his first work of nonfiction, a stirring narrative of memory and parental love How is it that we come to consider our parents as people with rich and intense lives that include but also exclude us? Richard Ford’s parents—Edna, a feisty, pretty Catholic-school girl with a difficult past; and Parker, a sweet-natured, soft-spoken traveling salesman—were rural Arkansans born at the turn of the twentieth century. Married in 1928, they lived “alone together” on the road, traveling throughout the South. Eventually they had one child, born late, in 1944. For Ford, the questions of what his parents dreamed of, how they loved each other and loved him become a striking portrait of American life in the mid-century. Between Them is his vivid image of where his life began and where his parents’ lives found their greatest satisfaction. Bringing his celebrated candor, wit, and intelligence to this most intimate and mysterious of landscapes—our parents’ lives—the award-winning storyteller and creator of the iconic Frank Bascombe delivers an unforgettable exploration of memory, intimacy, and love.

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY LIBRARY JOURNAL • What woman can resist a hot man in a hard hat? RITA finalist and bestselling author Ruthie Knox kicks off her Camelot series with this deliciously sexy novella, in which a good girl learns how to misbehave . . . with all her heart. As program director for the Camelot Community Center, Amber Clark knows how to keep her cool. That is, until a sudden tornado warning forces her to take shelter in a darkened basement with a hunk of man whose sex appeal green lights her every fantasy. With a voice that would melt chocolate, he asks her if she is okay. Now she’s hot all over and wondering: How does a girl make a move? Building contractor Tony Mazzara was just looking to escape nature’s fury. Instead, he finds himself all tangled up with lovely Amber. Sweet and sexy, she’s ready to unleash her wild side. Their mutual desire reaches a fever pitch and creates a storm of its own—unexpected, powerful, and unforgettable. But is it bigger than Tony can handle? Can he let go of painful memories and let the force of this remarkable woman show him a future he never dreamed existed? Praise for How to Misbehave “Knox’s Camelot, Ohio, books showcase just what this author does best, create love stories that feature real people in situations that readers can understand and with which they can empathize. . . . Additionally, she writes absolutely smoking-hot love scenes! Her heroes and her heroines redeem and save each other. Love doesn’t conquer all, but it makes life a whole lot sweeter.”—Library Journal “How I love anything by Ruthie Knox!”—Kristan Higgins, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author “I’ll read anything by Ruthie Knox—her books are always sexy, funny, and beautifully poignant and honest.”—Molly O’Keefe, bestselling author of Crazy Thing Called Love Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: Along Came Trouble, Flirting with Disaster, and Room at the Inn.

Welcome to the Sectors, the interstellar civilization where my science fiction adventures take place! In this volume I’ve gathered three stories set in the Sectors which have previously only been available in anthologies (which are no longer on sale), plus a bonus Sectors short holiday story that I originally wrote for my blog. Star Cruise: Stowaway: A novella of 22K words, previously in the ‘Pets In Space’ anthology. Cargo Master Owen Embersson is shocked when the Nebula Zephyr’s ship’s cat and her alien sidekick, Midorri, alert him to the presence of a stowaway. He has no idea of the dangerous complications to come nor does he anticipate falling hard for the woman whose life he now holds in his hands. Life aboard the Nebula Zephyr has just become more interesting – and deadly. Star Cruise: Rescue: A short story of 9K words, previously in the ‘Romancing the Stars’ anthology. When a shore leave excursion goes terribly wrong for Mira Gage, a member of the Nebula Zephyr’s crew, Security Officer Clint Miltan races the clock to find her before the ship leaves orbit and abandons Mira to her fate. Clint’s got more than a professional interest in Mira, but will he be able to save her from the aliens holding her prisoner? The Golden Token: A short story of 13K words, previously in the limited edition ‘Dealer’s Choice’ paperback anthology handed out at the 2016 RT Booklovers Convention Interstellar Bar & Grille event. Sectors Special Forces operator Charlie McBrire had a few days to kill on a layover at Space Station 47. He never expected to find himself in the middle of a miners’ rebellion, fighting to save the life of a casino dancer he just met but can’t imagine living without. BONUS: Star Cruise: Thanksgiving: A short short story of 3K words, originally published on my blog The crew of the Nebula Zephyr arranges a holiday feast for one of their members.

Going to work never felt so good. Three office romance novellas from talented writers Julie Cannon, Aurora Rey and M. Ullrich. In For Your Eyes Only by Julie Cannon: Dress for success takes on a very different meaning. CFO Riley Stephenson finds herself in a particularly difficult position when the stripper she's fallen for shows up at her office - as her new employee. In Lead Counsel by Aurora Rey: Attorney Elisa Gonzalez is happy working behind the scenes while still having time for a life. All that changes when her firm takes on a major case and Parker Jones, powerhouse litigator and her law school crush, is named lead counsel. In Opportunity of a Lifetime by M. Ullrich: Luca Garner is eager and hardworking but her new boss is a total nightmare: snarky and uncooperative, not to mention an ice queen. VP Stephanie Austin doesn’t mean to be unkind but the last thing she wants is an assistant getting under her skin, especially one who is as attractive as she is kind.

"Exhilarating, like a swift ride through river rapids with a spunky, sexy gal handling the oars."—Washington Post Book World In Pam Houston's critically acclaimed collection of strong, shrewd, and very funny stories, we meet smart women who are looking for the love of a good man, and men who are wild and hard to pin down. "I've always had this thing for cowboys, maybe because I was born in New Jersey,” says the narrator in the collection’s title story. “But a real cowboy is hard to find these days, even in the West.” Our heroines are part daredevil, part philosopher, all acute observers of the nuances of modern romance. They go where their cowboys go, they meet cowboys who don't look the part – and they have staunch friends who give them advice when the going gets rough. Cowboys Are My Weakness is a refreshing and realistic look at men and women – together and apart.

Step behind the hotel room doors of The Chatsfield, London, for five fabulous novellas full of style, sensation…and scandal! In Revenge in Room 426, by Michelle Conder, journalist Rory Jones has a plan: Use the press junket for Noah Black's latest movie to get revenge. She'll use him, seduce him and…once he's begging? Cut him loose. But what if her plan is the one thing standing in the way of her happiness? In Strangers in the Sauna, by Caitlin Crews, Jenny Harding is left stranded in London's most opulent hotel in nothing but her underwear. Sneaking down to the sauna to "borrow" a shirt, she encounters a gorgeous stranger, and the temptation to live dangerously for one wild night is outrageously irresistible…! In The Bodyguard in Her Room, by Sophie Pembroke, actress Bethany Lord is hiding from a scandal that could threaten everything she's worked for. But it isn't the press outside The Chatsfield that's her biggest threat—it's the shocking sensual tension caused by the man who has been sent to protect her! In Doctor at The Chatsfield, by Carol Marinelli, disillusioned receptionist Natasha finds herself playing emergency midwife in The Chatsfield lobby…and listening to delicious Dr. Joshua Mason's instructions over the phone! Maybe he's what she's been looking for all along? In The Secret in Room 823, by Dani Collins, Lady Hamilton-Smyth is releasing her inner sex goddess with sinfully hot Hayes—real name unknown! But when the young socialite's case of naughty toys goes missing in The Chatsfield, her reputation is at stake! Only Hayes can help, but will revealing their identities ruin the fantasy? Will they find love in London? Find out in volume one of The Chatsfield novellas!